ChattBir Zoo (Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park) Tourism
Type of destination: Zoological Park
Ideal visit duration: 3-4 hours
Closed in: Mondays and National Holidays
ChattBir Zoo, also known as Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, is located near Chandigarh in the Indian state of Punjab. Spread over 202 acres of raw scrubland, the zoo is home to a large number of wild animal species from different parts of the world. Established in the 1970s, it has grown in size and in the number of species it houses. The zoo is well-known for its lion safari, which is an adventurous close-up experience with the majestic animals in a secure and controlled environment. Additionally, the zoo features a variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians in carefully constructed habitats that mimic their natural surroundings. The zoo focuses on conservation efforts and public education about wildlife. With lush greenery, shaded walkways, and picnic spots, ChattBir Zoo serves as an ideal getaway for nature and animal lovers, providing a delightful experience for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
Opening and Closing time of ChattBir Zoo (Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park)
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thursday |
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Friday |
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Saturday |
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Sunday |
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for ChattBir Zoo (Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park)
| Adults |
INR 50 |
| Children (3-12 Years) |
INR 20 |
| Foreign Nationals |
INR 100 |
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to ChattBir Zoo (Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park)
Wear comfortable shoes as the zoo involves a fair amount of walking.
Keep hydrated, especially during the warmer months.
Follow the zoo’s rules and do not feed or tease the animals.
Top 5 Reviews on ChattBir Zoo (Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park)
Culture10856548204
Wrote on 22nd Sep, 2023
Perfect
Perfect. Thank you for the good service. Specially Dikshant, ranjeet, rajat for the service and being so nice.
OnAir55722316926
Wrote on 20th Apr, 2023
`````````````````````amazing experience ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
The views were really amazing. It was well maintained and was very green and saw unique animals. Good fun and learning for young kids. The lion Safari by
bus is also must visit. It is a very large zoo..
545jaswindersinghk
Wrote on 29th Jan, 2023
Fun place for kids
Good fun and learning for young kids. The hop on and
hop off buggies are good for
time saving from one enclosure to the other . The lion Safari by
bus is also must visit.. The
Dinosaur park was mos..
ashah37
Wrote on 9th Jun, 2022
MUST VISIT IF YOU LIKE ANIMALS
Kids and adults who like animals and wild life , must visit this place.
They have electric buggy cars with a hop on hop option, so you sit in the car go to an animal and then once you see it you tak..
arnabgautam05
Wrote on 29th Apr, 2022
Zoo park
Nice zoo to bring with family and kids. The place is good with a wide variety of animal. It is a very large zoo spread over 502 hectares. They provide electronic buses for visiting every place in the ..
